Haity Crisis Described by U.S. Minister in Port au Prince
The dispatch paints Port au Prince under Salnave as a city of plunder with Miragoane bombarded on November 80th and fires ravaging streets. It alleges foreign consulates fled, property looted, and American vessels seized by Chevalier’s forces, while Hollister and British officials are accused of corruption and inaction.
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Bndrel
Hayti
Salnave
Miragoane
Samayo
Etorca
Miragoano
Themerican
8Alnave
Port
A.de Hart
Corga H
Juan
New York
J. Marka
Egarg
Reenhardt,& Co
Starks
Gonave
Victorit Kavalier
Yobbers
Chevalier
Low
Port ‘Au Prince
United States
Hollister
Ho Nipsia
Iso
Spencer St. John
Chargo‘d
Gérards
Hollister, Salnave, Cutts &Co
Ollister
United Bates
Port Au Prince
Aera Pt Itho
Mr. Holtiates
Mr. Hollister
Legation
Ian Perfect
Ian Perfect Orpse
Real Britain
Mt. Sporcor St. John
Bank Aid Critique Sparks Reading Money Debate
The Dispatch condemns government or community gifts to banks as wasteful. It argues a $33 270 gift from public funds worsens the tight money market and could offset part of the national debt if redirected to debt reduction.
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Reading
The Incendiary Hat of Sherman Fuels Controversy
A fragment discusses incendiaries and Sherman in Washington and Columbia. It describes misidentification of a lieutenant in a new uniform as a fireman and notes hostility to Sherman as a destroyer of Columbia. The piece reflects wartime provocation and sentiment toward Union actions.
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Sherman
Washington
Dhd
Firgman
Alyrays
Bhérihan
Bumendra
Thibko
City of
Columbia
South
History of the War book attacked as fraud and waste
The Hayriaburg Patriot condemns an edited History of the War as a massive fraud that will cost the state millions. It accuses Professor Bates of garbled, partisan writing, claims lies are published, and says taxpayers fund favored positions and payrolls. The letter writers complain of secrecy and demand author names for published correspondence.
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Bates
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Debated Bank Deposits In City Chronicle
In our last issue we cited 180000 as farmer and national bank deposits. Today we report Philadelphia and Reading Railroad deposits plus branches exceed 200000 leaving about 180000 held by local people. We defend our figures and question rail deposits and stockholder concerns.
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National Bank of Ending
Phila
Reading Railroad
Letter from Wisconsin describes accident and local conditions
A letter from Oshkosh Wisconsin dated January 18 1869 recounts a sleigh accident with a log injury near a sawmill and reflects on the local economy around Appleton Ripon and Ottagamie county. The writer notes cattle and horses, the Chicago and North Western Railway, and early wheat farming as the area develops.
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Arrietox
Wisconsin
Dean Eagur
Oshkosh
Lévako
Qnd
Redeemer
Alwaye Reddy
Appleton
Chicago and North Western
Chicago
Ottagamie County
Michigan
Ripon
Timber, Water Power, and Land Values near Sahuylkill County
The narrative describes abundant water power for mills, with a steady river and falls of about 60 feet within the borough limits, plus nearby timber resources. It notes four founts, saw mills, log transport via lake to Fond du Lac, and affordable land with oak and pine timber valued at $20 to $40 per acre. Local weekly papers Crescent and Post operate here, with C. D. Elliott connected to Reading Dispatch.
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Sobuylkill
Howe
Fond du Lac
Crescent” and Post
C.D. Elliott
Reading Dispatch
Crescent
Anon
Mao
Capture of Vijleta Confirmed by Allies Aid
A Buenos Aires letter dated November 22 confirms the capture effort against Lopez. It reports Lopez and part of his army escaped, with Ascuneion fortified as a new stand. Paraguan forces defend with rivers marshes and fortifications while steamers and iron-clads clash near Angostura.
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Tun Panaguyaan
Vijleta
Lopez
Buenos Ayres
Paraguay River
Angostura
Ascuneion
Hoe -Hhs
Lopes
Proceedings of Congress Seeks Tax, Navy, and Election Reforms
In Congress the Senate discussed bills on tonnage tax payments and prohibition of illegal passenger taxes. A Treasury gold sale prohibition bill and an amendment to the National Currency act were reported by the Currency Committee. In the House, Alabama's Mr. Norris reported a Navy midshipman appointment bill tied to states not electing 41st Congress members by July. Debates covered removal of political disabilities and seating disputes for Mr Switzler. the initial exclusion of Mr Anderson was defeated, and the seating claim was tabled.
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Washington
Senate
Morrill
Morton
Conkling
Treasury
Sherman
Currency Committee
House
Norrin
Alabama
Reconstruction Committee
Secretary of the Navy
Naval Academy
Shellabarger
Cook
W. Anderson
F. Switel
Anderson
Switzler
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Joma Gy Hewihy
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Select Council
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Michael Cotte Pooner
Beckere
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Exstone Opera House
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FOI Sale
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Anne Ee Saye Ading Fire Insurance and Company
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James Ieee
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Charles Kessler
Beery
Lewis Deiner
Supreme Court
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Megs
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Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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Ioofland
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Tenth Baptist Church
Paradelphia
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